- Chain free share of freehold; 89 years remaining on lease
- Large open-plan upper reception and fitted kitchen/diner
- Two large double bedrooms and one bathroom, duplex layout
- Private easterly-facing mature garden, rare for a flat
- High ceilings, sash windows, exposed wooden floors (period features)
- Solid brick construction likely has limited insulation; upgrade advised
- Inner-city location: fast broadband, excellent transport links
- Higher local crime and area deprivation; consider security measures
This bright two-bedroom duplex occupies the lower and upper floors of a handsome Victorian terrace on a tree-lined street in London Fields. High ceilings, sash windows and exposed wooden flooring give the apartment strong period character, while a large open-plan upper reception/kitchen creates an excellent entertaining space. The private easterly garden is a rare asset for a flat and extends living outdoors in warmer months.
Practical points that matter: the property is chain free and sold as a share of freehold with 89 years remaining on the lease. Heating is by mains gas boiler and radiators; the building’s solid brick construction likely has limited cavity insulation, so buyers should factor potential thermal improvements. There is a single bathroom serving two double bedrooms, and overall the layout works well for couples, small families or commuters who want proximity to Broadway Market, London Fields and multiple stations.
Local amenities and schools are strong selling points — outstanding-rated secondaries and good primaries are nearby — but be frank about the neighbourhood context: this is an inner-city location with higher-than-average crime and local area deprivation. That reality can affect running costs and security choices, but the excellent transport, fast broadband and vibrant local amenities balance this for many buyers.
For purchasers seeking a period property with garden space close to Dalston and Hackney Downs, this flat offers immediate move-in potential with scope to add value through targeted upgrades, insulation work and a lease-extension if desired. No forward chain simplifies conveyancing for a swift exchange.